The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

1. The Cheesecake Factory

8.6
600 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 87 tips and reviews

Amal H.Amal Hamad: Love the special vibes of this place💕 they celebrate my birthday which was a thoughtful thing 💐

Bobby B.Bobby Buechler: To the jag who's complaining about no dogs on the patio - imagine a dog at every other table on the patio and tell me if that's an enjoyable dining experience for those without dogs or are allergic.

Morgan B.Morgan Brown: Try the avocado egg roll appetizer. Amazing.

Mendocino Farms is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

2. Mendocino Farms

8.7
4175 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · University Town Center · 6 tips and reviews

Moe D.Moe Dexler: Great Curry Cauliflower salad here!

Robin C.Robin Chen: Got blue plate - farm club + soup. Super fresh and tastes great. If I weren't sick, I'd rather have more sandwich than soup tho. kinda pricey but quality.

Susan S.Susan Shevlin: "The Healthiest Salad Ever" is fantastic!

Bistango is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

3. Bistango

8.5
19100 Von Karman Ave Ste 100, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Bud F.Bud Flagstad: Recommend the Avocado and Lobster salad! Very good!

Dëva H.Dëva Holik: Great restaurant especially for meetings. Great bar with good selection of wine and whiskey. Their garlic soup is fantastic and make sure to try their Chilean sea bass.

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: Great place for your special anniversaries! The restaurant is quiet but lively, especially at happy hour. This is not the happy hour for college kids. Food was VERY good. Must try chocolate souffle.

Houston's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

4. Houston's Restaurant

8.5
2991 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Kenneth S.Kenneth Stearns: *luv* the grilled artichokes with a nice dry white wine

Michael K.Michael Kimball: Prime rib is one of the best in So. Cal. For lunch you MUST go for the French dip sandwich - with lots of their horseradis!

Daniel L.Daniel Lee: Best french fries ever! The prime rib dip sandwich is the most tastiest I have had in a very long time, must try it!

Islands Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

5. Islands Restaurant

8.0
13762 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris Reese: The Wedge is easily my favorite. Great burgers, tacos and fries as well.

Jase L.Jase Laudadio: The BBQ chicken burger (can't remember the name), is pretty darn awesome.

Michelle M.Michelle M: Check out their monthly specials! Right now is $1 off matgaritas! The berry margarita is yummy!

Eureka! is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

6. Eureka!

8.4
4143 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · University Town Center · 10 tips and reviews

Afnan ✨Afnan ✨: Fig burger is the best! 💗💗

César H.César Hdz: The food is good and you can take advantage of the happy hour.

Erkan S.Erkan Saka: If you hang around the campus, this could be a must-see place for food, drinks and live music (sometimes)

Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

7. Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen

8.0
7905 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 1 tip

Br P.Br P: Bottomless Mimosa Buffet was great

The Stand is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

8. The Stand

8.0
5633 Alton Pkwy #200 (Jeffrey Rd), Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Oak Creek · 12 tips and reviews

Don Michael AntonioDon Michael Antonio: Awesome med rare burgers! Craft beer!

Fouad E.Fouad Eskander: You want to know the truth, the real truth read this. So the ambiance and seating in this place is cool I mean like really really cool but beyond looks that is is where the pros end.

Daniel P.Daniel P.: Try the street corn dog... So delicious!

TAPS Fish House & Brewery is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

9. TAPS Fish House & Brewery

7.9
13390 Jamboree Rd (Bryan Ave.), Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Kristen A.Kristen Adam: Calamari is delicious comes with fried lemons & fennel... genius! (Not in to tomato aioli, substitute the lemon basil). Lobster bisque = yes. If you like olives, the warm olive app will make your day.

Kristen A.Kristen Adam: Sunday champagne buffet brunch... is it a bit expensive, yes. Is it worth it... you better believe it! Crab legs, cheesy tater tots, carving station, fritata, charcutery, I could go on and on.

Ryan C.Ryan Chang: I loved the clam chowder and prime beef meatballs! However, the lobster bisque was VERY salty and made it very difficult to consume, so I don't recommend it.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

7.9
13130 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Joo Young J.Joo Young Jung: Very kind!! Desert s exellent too.

Shawn S.Shawn Smart: Go to BJs and grab a Tatonka Stout!

Richard L.Richard Lillis: Try BJ's Handcrafted Draft Root Beer; it is one of the best root beers I have ever had and I drink a lot of root beer. :)

Yard House is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

11. Yard House

8.0
620 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 103 tips and reviews

SandySandy: I always get their gardein [mac and cheese] it's so good with pomegranate margarita

Amanda J.Amanda Jones: Mac+Cheese changed my life.

scott r.scott reynolds: South end of the bar....in front of fat tire tap....steven will buy you a drink...haha

University Club is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

12. University Club

7.5
Uci (Gabrielino), Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · University of California-Irvine · 5 tips and reviews

Candice H.Candice Hahn: Come to the special Friday buffets in the summer for $8 (students) and $9 (employees). Hawaiian BBQ or Mexican Fiesta!

Sina D.Sina Dabagh: CEE Annual gathering

Kimmy B.Kimmy Burgess: It’s good news for most of the people in California as the state is now recovering from the economic recession and it has become easier to start businesses, find jobs, and invest locally. Read more.

TLT Food is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

13. TLT Food

7.3
705 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 10 tips and reviews

Kristen A.Kristen Adam: Carnitas fries are SO yummy. Get them with one of the limeades. I highly recommend the lime panna cotta, so save room.

Ben C.Ben Coy: Brussels Sprouts.

Farbod A.Farbod Amir: Chinese crispy chicken salad was so delicious!

Zov's Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

14. Zov's Cafe

7.4
3915 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Northpark · 10 tips and reviews

Lee Y.Lee Yi: Try the Traditional Mezze - Hummus, baba ganoush, rice filled with grape leaves, spicy sweet walnut dip (muhammara), tabouleh, and pita bread

Kenneth C.Kenneth Cannatelli: The chicken pillard salad makes want to hug strangers.

Lindsey G.Lindsey Garrett: They seem to have revamped the menu. Happy with the extras and deep friend garbanzos on the hummus. Portions were larger too.

FLOE Lounge is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Irvine.

15. FLOE Lounge

7.2
18000 Von Karman Ave (Irvine Marriott), Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Steve G.Steve Green: Great food and really cool environment. They have live music Tuesdays an Thursdays from 5:39 - 7:30 PM. The Baja Shrimp Dip was amazing!

Russ C.Russ Campbell: Very good service. Kale chips are spicy and delicious.

Sean M.Sean Miller: Great service during dinner. Food was excellent.